Question

Is there electromagnetic abrasion / erosion?

Answer 1

When a sensor registers electromagnetic radiation, such as that used for the transmission of communication like light or radio waves, does this radiation "abrade" or "erode" the material of the sensor?

Are there any traces of the received radiation that can be detected, even if only theoretically?

An example from a biological background would be that high energy light (such as that in the UV range) destroys the pigments in the eyes, which is why animals that live longer than a few years cannot see in the UV range. Maybe something similar happens with man made sensors for different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation

Answer 2

When a sensor registers electromagnetic radiation, such as that used for the transmission of communication like light or radio waves, does this radiation "abrade" or "erode" the material of the sensor?

Are there any traces of the received radiation that can be detected, even if only theoretically?

An example from a biological background would be that high energy light (such as that in the UV range) destroys the pigments in the eyes, which is why animals that live longer than a few years cannot see in the UV range. Maybe something similar happens with man made sensors for different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.